Serving 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, White Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
White Elementary School's student population of 413 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
White Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1265 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
22%
22%
Black
15%
7%
White
45%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Elementary School's ranking?
White Elementary School is ranked #1265 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are White Elementary School often compared to?
White Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oaklawn Elementary School, Woodland Health / Wellness Magnet Elementary School, Paul B Cooper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend White Elementary School?
413 students attend White Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of White Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Elementary School?
White Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does White Elementary School offer ?
White Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is White Elementary School part of?
White Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.
In what neighborhood is White Elementary School located?
White Elementary School is located in the South Area neighborhood of Wichita, KS.
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